Senior Automation Engineer

Verista’s 600 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Senior Automation Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design and deployment of equipment that is of intermediate to high complexity
• Generally, responsible for all aspects of automation for assigned project(s)
• Programs (custom) and configures for all products including highly custom equipment
• Develops and tests new features requirements for next generation products
• Dives into design programming, sequencing and electrical signaling issues to resolve complex automation design challenges
• Troubleshoots and tests higher complexity PLC programming, motion control, high speed encoder rejects tracking including application threading
• Provides guidance on standards and best practices to less experienced engineers, technicians, and electrical/CAD designers
• Applies existing technology and technical concepts creatively to entirely new applications

Requirements

• Candidate must be local to Kalamazoo area
• Position requires onsite work only at Pfizer Kalamazoo and occasional weekend work
• 5+ years experience as an Automation Engineer
• Work experience must include: Delta V, Foxboro, Wonderware platforms, Rockwell, RSLogix5000, FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) and Machine Edition (ME), PanelView Plus, PlantPAX
• Siemens Simatic APT (Siemens TI-505 PLC controller): This work experience is preferred since the PLC is a legacy controller. Willing to train in Siemens TI-505 PLCs, providing that that candidate is knowledgeable with Rockwell PLCs
• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or Scientific). Preferred area of study in Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or similar study
• Experience working with and programming Emerson Syncade and Delta V software platforms
• Exposure to FDA regulated environments including validation experience
• Understand 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, and other regulatory guidance associated with computer/automation based systems
• Recipe configuration
• Develop and perform integration testing
• Develop and perform functional testing
• Troubleshooting experience on customer shop floor
• Technical understanding and experience with automated equipment for manufacturing, device assembly, and packaging (PLCs, HMIs, PC based controls)
• Capacity to make independent sound decisions and independently manage priorities
• Obvious business maturity and interpersonal skills to be able to effectively communicate and collaborate with others
• Experience with and tolerance for high levelsof challenge and change.
• Experience and capability of effectively communicating requirements (written and orally) with rationale

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

$80,465 - $121,170

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.